Weekend Recap - Fan Day

As you can tell from the WSU Desktop Background Fan Day was an overall success for the Fans.  It was fun having the opportunity to interact with the players and coaches.  It isn't every day fans get to meet and shake hands with players on their turf.  It was burner on the Martin Stadium turf though.  I am guessing it was pushing 100 degrees at field level.  That didn't deter the players attitudes at all.  Here are some general observations after meeting the players.

Chas Sampson is a class act.  You can tell he is mature and has experienced things the other players cannot understand.  He was taking it all in and you could tell he was relishing his opportunity.

Brandon Rankin is amazing at going out of his way to take care of the kids.  You can tell he wants to make an impression on them and it is fun to watch a 300lb man get down on their level.

Darryl Monroe seems ecstatic to be a Coug.  He may have had the biggest smile out on the field.  It isn't as big as Bender's but if he continues to flash it on the field a comparison could be drawn.

Dominique Williams may have the best fade on the team.  While Jake Rodgers may be vying for the title with the mullet, Williams has an incredible Kid N' Play flat top.  He rocks it too.  If anyone has the opportunity to meet him take the time.

Marcus Mason looks bigger than I was expecting him too up close.  He seems excited to have the opportunity to play and excited to be a Coug.

Joe Kaleta is quiet as usual.  I joked with him about Lobster Ladie's Man quote to which he responded, "I hope my girlfriend doesn't read Cougfan."

Wade Jacobsen enjoys the opportunity to interact with fans and it shows.  I was carrying around the Martin Stadium picture to get signed and he practically tackled me to sign it.  He is alot of fun and looks bigger too.

David Gonzales in person appears to have had a serious physical transformation.  It looks as though the weights were kind to him in the off season.  He was business as usual on the field Saturday.

Jared Karstetter acted like the season pro he is at these events.  Jared is a Coug that you just have to root for and hopefully makes it to the next level so he can represent Cougar Nation their too.

Jeff Tuel handles the attention nicely.  I could imagine it must be overwhelming because he is probably the most recognized player on the team.

Chester Sua was with Monroe and Mizell when I got his autograph.  You can tell he is still adjusting to the attention he was getting.  However, he looks the part already. 

Dan Wagner seems to be enjoying his new role too.  I asked him we were going to see him throwing some bombs during fake punts to which he said, "I may still have a few throws up my sleeve."

Ricky Galvin is just compact.  I asked him about his arm and he said he thinks it is stronger because of all the pins and plates.  He is ready for his debut redux.


If anyone has any additional questions or specifics about the players just leave a comment and I will reply back.  It was a great day and I would recommend you should try to make a fan day in Pullman sometime.